Elayne Today

A Recession does NOT equal a housing crisis Today’s market conditions are far from when housing was a key factor that triggered a recession. This is NOT 2008! 1] There’s no dysfunction in the banking system ;  2] There are […]

There’s a strong focus now on buying a residence that goes beyond being the place where one lives but transforms the entire way of living positively. The concept of a wellness home isn’t just a trend; it stems from the […]

There’s a strong and growing trend to re-purpose shipping containers. My favorite transformation is the one pictured here. Works really well on a downslope site where you can create an exposed glass window.  This one was created by ModPools of […]

With all of those stunning  expen$$$ive tubs that all look the same, how about changing it up a bit with this stylish black tub? Made in Italy- of course- by Mastella Design. 

In the desirable,  up-and-coming  residential community of Park Hill Heights adjacent to Culver City, I just closed escrow in only 17 Days at 5745 Coliseum : Full Price – with No Contingencies of any kind . That means NO inspections! […]

The new laws passed in 2018  restricting short-term rentals in the City of Los Angeles went into effect on July 1, 2019. It is now known as the Home-Sharing Ordinance, and is being administered  and enforced by the Dept of […]

The fabulous estate at 822 Sarbonne in Bel Air  just closed escrow this week. This 75 Million -Dollar Sale offers a break in the drought of mega-mansion sales in greater Los Angeles. This 25,000 SqFt  City View home  has 9 […]

  So pleased to have opened a new Escrow this week in the Mt Olympus/Nichols Canyon neighborhood.  But sometimes it seems like opening a new Escrow is like beginning to read a highly-recommended, lengthy mystery novel. There’s no telling what […]

  The principals of the Woodbridge Group,  who were accused of bilking investors in a 1.3 Billion Dollar Ponzi scheme were arrested this week for alleged crimes including mail & wire fraud, violations of federal securities law, and other offenses. […]

To some Sellers, Open Houses are welcome because they only have to clean-up a couple times a week, and their efforts are rewarded because multiple potential Buyers view the property.  To other Sellers, Open Houses are unwelcome. But regardless of […]